2025 Jun Colombia Plastic packaging (HS 3923) Export Snapshot: Volume Dip

June Trend: Colombia Plastic packaging Export

Plastic packaging, classified under HS Code 3923 (Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics), saw exports decline in June, with value dropping 6.7% MoM to $20.30M and unit prices falling 7.13% to $5.63/kg. Shipment volume edged up 0.46% to 3.61M kg, marking a third consecutive month of subdued weight movement. The dip in unit prices reversed May’s 3.84% gain, reflecting softer demand or competitive pressures. Colombia’s recent customs regime changes, including advanced declaration requirements, may have contributed to the muted performance. The sector’s 2025 trajectory remains mixed, with cumulative value up 25.5% year-to-date despite recent contractions.

Table: Colombia Plastic Packaging Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

The United States dominates Colombia's plastic packaging exports, accounting for 29.5% of value but only 21.4% of weight, signaling a premium market demanding higher-grade or specialized products. In contrast, Germany shows a bulk hub pattern (23.6% weight share vs. 6.7% value), suggesting raw material shipments for further processing. The value-volume gap reveals a dual strategy: premium exports to the U.S. and cost-driven bulk flows to Europe, optimizing for both margins and scale.

Table: Colombia Plastic Packaging (HS Code 3923) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)

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Colombia HS Code 3923 Breakdown & Value Logic

yTrade data reveals 3923509000 (plastic stoppers/lids/caps) dominates Colombia's June 2025 exports, capturing 32% of value and 85% of quantity—a clear volume-driven play. The remaining sub-codes (bags, bottles, boxes) trail significantly, with ethylene polymer bags (#2) at just 20% value share, highlighting a market skewed toward low-cost, high-volume closures. The absence of unit price data suggests competitive pricing over premium differentiation, reinforcing Colombia's role as a bulk supplier in HS Code 3923 exports. This is a classic bulk-commodity profile, where scale trumps margin.

Table: Colombia (HS Code 3923) Breakdown Details (Source: yTrade)

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Colombia Plastic Packaging Buyers List

Table: Colombia Plastic Packaging (HS Code 3923) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Colombia Plastic packaging Export perform in June?

Colombia's plastic packaging exports dropped 6.7% month-on-month to $20.3M in June, with unit prices falling 7.1% to $5.63/kg despite a slight 0.46% increase in weight.

What are the top Export partners for Colombia Plastic packaging?

The United States ($5.93M), Ecuador ($2.49M), and Venezuela ($2.12M) accounted for over 50% of Colombia's plastic packaging exports.

Who are the major Plastic packaging Buyers?

AJIX Inc ($1.68M) and Gocaps GmbH ($1.31M) dominated purchases, handling 74% of the total export value among tracked buyers.

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 3923, with significant activity in plastic stoppers, lids, and closures (HS 392350****) at $6.51M.